Harlem Biospace Launches Free Online Digital Platform

Expanding beyond a physical presence, Harlem Biospace (Hb), an initiative of NYCEDC, is launching a free online digital platform, called Synaptic, that enables you to discover life-science resources in NYC, and connect to individuals interested in life-science commercialization. More below. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…

The Raz Report: The Walking Wounded

By Marc Rasbury The New York Jets may have loss more than a game in their 30-24 defeat at the hands of the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. They may have lost their legitimate shot at securing a playoff spot as both their starting QB, Ryan Fitzpatrick and his backup Geno Smith were injured during the…

6 Steps To Use Daylight Saving Time To Become A Morning Person

Daylight saving time ended at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1st — which means you got another coveted hour of sleep.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…

Micro Apartments Are On There Way To Harlem

Crains New York reports that the de Blasio administration is pursuing two zoning changes that could make the city a denser place without increasing the size of buildings.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You…

HW Pick: Macy’s Commemorates Rwanda Path To Peace

Macy’s is celebrating 10 years of its Rwanda Path to Peace initiative, offering customers special commemorative red and white basket designs to honor the decade-long partnership. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can…

Harlem’s Melissa Mark-Viverito Young Women’s Initiative

Today, Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the New York City Council launched the Young Women’s Initiative, a multiplatform coalition aimed at supporting young women in New York City. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine.…

MTA Announces Changes To Harlem lines And More

Metro-North Railroad schedules will change beginning Oct. 3, impacting those who travel on the the Harlem and Hudson lines. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By…

Souleo: Black Designers Absent From NYFW

As diversity becomes the buzzword across all industries, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is no exception. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting…

Op-Ed: Democracy Depends On Exchanging Ideas. Do Leaders Listen?

By Michael McQuillan “Answer your mail.”  Mentors taught this as the first rule of politics when I worked in the U.S. Senate for Missouri’s Stuart Symington in the Seventies.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine.…

Duke Ellington And The Harlem Renaissance, 1930’s

A photograph of the very elegant of Duke Ellington, in this charming signed image reads in his personal inscription, “to the Most Charming Miss Alice Dixon Best Wishes Duke Ellington”, 1930’s. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem…

Invisible Life: The Close of A Chapter

Published in 1994, E. Lynn Harris’s Invisible Life was listed by the Los Angeles Times as one of the top 20 “classic works of gay literature.” The book’s success launched a prolific writing career for Harris, which garnered numerous awards and pushed 10 of his novels onto the New York Times Bestseller’s List. Harris died…

Top 5 Harlem Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Dad

Finding the perfect present for a Harlem Dad just got easier with our selection of the top five awesome—and affordable—gift ideas. 1 The Harlem World Magazine Harlem World’s Best t-shirt $20. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from…

Harlem’s Vicki Sue Robinson 1954 – 2000 (video)

Vicki Sue Robinson (May 31, 1954 – April 27, 2000) was an American theatre and film actress and singer, closely associated with the disco era of late 1970s pop music; she is most famous for her 1976 hit, “Turn the Beat Around.” Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem…

Public Advocate Kicks off Black Gay Pride in Harlem

As gay pride celebrations kick off around the country (June is National Pride Month), Harlem held its own Pride kick-off, Monday night, at Hyacinth’s Haven.  Sponsored by the city’s Public Advocate, Leticia James, this was her first Black gay Pride kick-off, which she hopes to make an annual event. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for…

Comptroller Stringer Launches Online Tool For NYC’ers

The accessibility and affordability of low-cost checking accounts varies widely across banks from Harlem to Hollis according to a new report, “Take it to the Bank: A New Yorker’s Guide to Affordable Checking Options,” released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to…